Sevier County, Arkansas

Queries

• My paternal grandparents, Robert Avon Butler and Annie Ethelia Smith, were both born and married in Ben Lomond (Sevier Co.), Ark. They were born 4/11/1920 and 1/17/1922, respectively, and were married on 4/27/1939. Butler and Smith are really common names, but I could sure use a leg-up if the above named ring any bells! Thanks!
  LWhitg1557@aol.com(26 Mar 1998)

• I am a direct decendent of John W. McHorse, who I believe the subject church was named after. I am looking for anything relating to his time as the pastor (1860s/70s). Including spouse and children information.
  Karey drkg1@gte.net (9 Mar 1998)

• Seeking information on BARNES in Sevier Co. My great-grandfather was Thomas Hosea Barnes, born and died in Sevier Co. He donated two acres of land so a little church called "Barnesdale" could be created. Here he is with his wife and Barnes descendants.

  
  1  Thomas Hosea BARNES
  
  	b: 1849-1851 Gillham, Sevier Co., AR
  
  	d: 16 Oct 1925 at home, 8 miles east of Gillham, Sevier Co., AR
  
     +Lois Virginia FLANNIGAN/FLANAGAN
  
  	b: 30 Apr 1856 Sevier Co., AR
  
  	d: 14 Mar 1926 at home, 8 miles east of Gillham, Sevier Co., AR
  
  2  Thomas Jefferson BARNES
  
  	b: 16 May 1874 near Gillham, Sevier Co., AR
  
  	d: 29 Aug 1950 Idabel, McCurtain Co., OK
  
     +Myrtle Wyndna LUTTRELL
  
  	b: 2 Oct 1881 Salem, Dent Co., MO
  
  	d: 2 Apr 1970 Idabel, McCurtain Co., OK
  
  3  Oretha BARNES
  
  	b: 29 Jul 1902 Goodwater, McCurtain Co., Indian Terr. (now OK)
  
  	d: 29 Jul 1902 Goodwater, McCurtain Co., Indian Terr. (now OK)
  
  3  Othula BARNES
  
  	b: 29 Jul 1902 Goodwater, McCurtain Co., Indian Terr. (now OK)
  
  	d:  8 Sep 1902 Goodwater, McCurtain Co., Indian Terr. (now OK)
  
  3  Dorsey L. BARNES
  
  	b: 8 Apr 1904 Garvin, McCurtain Co., Indian Terr. (now OK)
  
  	d: 12 Mar 1928
  
  3  Kathleen Jean BARNES
  
  	b: 30 May 1906 Garvin, McCurtain Co., Indian Terr. (now OK)
  
  	d: 4 Apr 1976 TX
  
     +Rex HOUSE
  
  3  Myrtle Inez BARNES
  
  	b: 9 Apr 1909 Idabel, McCurtain Co., OK
  
  	d: 18 Jul 1987 Vancouver, Clark Co., WA
  
     +Walter Hugh DRANE III
  
  	b: 11 Apr 1907 Oxford, Lafayette Co., MS
  
  	d: 9 Aug 1985 Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA
  
  2  Joe BARNES
  
  	b: 1875-1879 of Gillham, Sevier Co., AR
  
  	d: Bef. 22 Mar 1969 AR
  
     +Emily HADLEY
  
  3  Ray BARNES
  
  4  Jackie BARNES
  
     +??? BARNHILL
  
  3  Fave BARNES
  
     +Walter JACKSON
  
  2  Dora BARNES
  
  	b: 1876-1880
  
  	d: Bef. 22 Mar 1969
  
     +William Allen LASTER
  
  	b: of Eagletown, McCurtain Co., OK
  
  	b: Abt. 1921
  
  2  Laura Elizabeth BARNES
  
  	b: 20 Jan 1881 New Hope, Sevier Co., AR
  
  	d: 22 Mar 1969 Broken Bow, McCurtain Co., OK
  
     +Will SANDERS
  
  	*2nd Husband of Laura Elizabeth Barnes:
  
     +William Levi AXTON
  
  	b: 2 Feb 1874 Ohio Co., KY
  
  	d: 7 Jun 1947 Idabel, McCurtain Co., OK
  
  2  Mary Esther Lee BARNES
  
  	b: Aft. Sep 1881
  
  	d: Bef. 22 Mar 1969
  
     +Jim CRENSHAW
  
  	b: of Jadie, OK
  
  2  Etta BARNES
  
  	b: Aft. Jun 1882
  
  	d: Bef. 22 Mar 1969
  
     +Jet SELF
  
  	b: of Gillham, Sevier Co., AR
  
  2  Anna BARNES
  
  	b: Aft. Mar 1883
  
  	d: Aft. 22 Mar 1969
  
     +??? HAZELWOOD
  
  	b: of Texarkana, Miller Co., AR
  
  

  Thanks,Dorsey Drane DBDrane@WorldNet.att.net (12 Jan 1998)

• Can anyone give us information on Newton A. Lord who lived in Sevier Co., AR in 1880? He was married to Violette M. Burgess in 1854. Their 6th child was born in Nebraska before they moved to Arkansas. Violette died in Nov. 1881 and Newton sold land in Feb. 1882, and moved to Texas. Are there any tax records or land records that will provide more information on this family? Thanks. We will be happy to share the information we have.
  Larry Roberts lroberts@arkansas.net (13 Jan 1998)

• Would like to correspond with anyone researching the RIDGE and MUSGRAVE lines in Sevier Co., AR. My earliest proven Ridge was Sam William Ridge who married Nancy Musgrave in Hardeman Co., TN in 1829. The Ridge family and several Musgrave families were in Tippah Co., MS in the 1840's. By 1848 S. W. Ridge was in Monroe Co., AR and the Musgraves moved on to Sevier Co., AR. Family story is that S. W. Ridge left Monroe Co. in 1860 for Lawrence Co., AR. I have been unable to find him in the 1860 census; however, his son Quim appears in land deeds in Lawrence Co., AR in the 1860's and apparently was dead by 1865. Any help appreciated.
  Wanda Freeman Ridge, 172 Helendale St., Helena, AR 72342 wridge@hnb.com (21 Nov 1997)

• I'm seeking information on Richard Feris MOORE, he used the name Dick MOORE, he was married to 1)Catherine ?, 2)Christy Elizabeth COLD, 3) Bessie Lee MATHIS-BRELAND his children by all three wives Jessie, James Franklin, Joe Paul, John Henry, Ada Lee, Ruby Hatoni, and Madeline. Richard's father is supposed to be James MOORE, and his mother is unknown. Richard's siblings were: Clinton (Dutch or Blackie or Blankie), Sophie (Sophia), James (Jim or Pat), Bently (Ben or Bent). My father (John Henry) was born in Gilham, Sevier Co., Ark in 1926. This is the only real location I have been able to place them. Richard, Ada L., Sophie died in car accident in Okla., in late 1920's. If anyone can look up this family on the Ark 1920 census it will be greatly appreciated. They are not on the 1920 census for Okla or Tex. Until I can locate Richard I am stuck and I'm sure most of you know this feeling. Okla Vital Stats can't find birth or death certificates. I know they existed cause my father had me, but where are they and where did they come from. My father was only 2 or 3 when Richard died so he can't answer many questions. Any way thanks.
  Brenda pmc@gower.net (6 Nov 1997)

• Looking for info on Richard Faris MOORE and Bessie Lee MATHIS they lived in Sevier Co., ARK and had several children: John Henry MOORE b. 1926 Gilham, Sevier Co., Ark. Joe Paul MOORE b. ARK d. OK, Ruby Hatoni MOORE b. ARK d. OK, James Franklin MOORE b. ARK d. Calif. Richard's parents were James MOORE his mother is unknown at this time but their children were: Richard Faris MOORE b Indian Territory d OK, Jessie James MOORE, Sophia MOORE, James MOORE, Clinton MOORE, Bently MOORE. Any help in posting this will be appreciated. I'm needing the parent's of Richard MOORE and his birth date. And any other information anyone may have on this family. Thank You,
  Brenda, pmc@gower.net (6 Nov 1997)

• I am seeking any information on the family of LUKE and REBECCA DREW WARD. REBECCA DREW was b. abt. 1767 in Maryland. The couple is said to have m. 15 Nov. 1795. The couple is said to have lived in Hempstead and Sevier Counties. Seven known children were MARY ANN, NANCY, ELIZABETH, CLARISSA, REBECCA, JACKSON L., and SUSANNA. LUKE WARD d. before July 1824 when his estate was placed under his son-in-law GILBERT CLARK'S administration. REBECCA may have remarried after his death. She died and was buried at Ben Lomand, Arkansas. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  sstevens@koyote.com (26 Oct 1997)

• I have info that great grandmother Elizabeth McCarley's mother who was born around 1800 and died in De Queen, Ark about 1920 at the age of 119. We do not know her last name. If any one sees a grave with the those approximate dates and send me the info the the grave it would be appreciated. My family is Choctaw Indian, they appear to have traveled between De Queen and Idabel, Okla Indian Territory. Thanking in advance for any help,
  Donna Setzer McCarley dusty@tgcccn.campus.mci.net (23 Oct 1997)

• My grandmother, Rissie Holcomb, b: 1874, married George W. Holman in Sevier Co. Rissie's father was John Russell Holcomb. Her siblings were: Nannie Holcomb Christian, b: 1867; Jesse Holcomb, Mindie or Arminda Holcomb, Nelia Holcomb, Maggie Holcomb, Joseph Holcomb, James Holcomb, and last child Rissie. I have no information about those siblings born after 1867 and prior to 1874. I'm especially interested in finding out who they married and the married names of the girls. I was named for Arminda, whom my father called "Aunt Mindie." Thanks,
  Mynda McGuire Mynda@prodigy.net(30 Aug 1997)

   

• Looking for Joe L. Rodgers, b 1855 in MS, wife was LuElla Welch Capes Rodgers, b 1865 MS. Parents of James Homer, b 1897 in Sevier County and Joe, b 1899 in Sevier County. Moved to Texas in 1900 and then on to Picken Co., IT (now Marshall, OK). Would like to hear from anyone who might know about Joe and LuElla and their families. She had children Clemmie, George, Monroe Capes who do not appear on 1900 census with Joe. Joe's son, James Homer, was my grandfather.
  Pat Dahl, arvdahl@auburn.campus.mci.net(24 Aug 1997)

   

• I'd like info on:

  
   1.  BYERS, John C. b: 1853 AL m: Mollie POWELL & Kate INYARD
  
         d: 1931 Sevier Co, AR
  
   2.  BYERS, Harvey (K.) b: 1875 AR m: Beulah HENDRIX
  
         d: 1928 OK
  
   3.  HENDRIX, Edwin (Henry) b: 1857 GA m: Lavinia A. NICHOLLS
  
         d: 1926
  
   4.  NETHERY, William W. b: abt 1839 m: Nancy DEFEE
  
         d: 1900 Sevier Co., AR
  
   5.  NETHERY, Robert Lee b: 1878 m: Nannie MORPHEW
  
         d: 1918 Sevier Co., AR
  
   6.  MORPHEW, William M. b: 1858 m: Minerva HUGHES
  
         d: 1925 Sevier Co., AR

  NorweiganY@aol.com(04 Aug 1997)

   

• I ' looking for any information on my grandfather who was born in DeQueen, Akansas. His name was" William Henry Mc Milon". He married my grandmother, who's name was" Eudora Ethel Thompson". They must have moved to Winthrop, Akansas, because my father was born there. His name was "Jim Alvie Mc Milon".
  Patricia Nita Mc Milon--Mc Nurlan, rmcnurlan@aol.com (17 June 1997)
  

   

• I have information on James Jefferson Alexander Montgomery Floyd Park, married to Edah Bass, who moved to Paraclifta, Sevier County, Arkansas in 1858 from Jefferson County, Alabama. They had a 16 children (2 born in Alabama, 11 born in Mississippi, and 3 born in Paraclifta. James and Edah are buried in the Hopson Cemetery south of Larksburg. Both have gravestones. After the civil war the oldest son, Joseph Jasper Park - my gggf, moved to Fannin County, Texas. My ggf, Charles Jefferson Park was born in Dennison, Grayson County, Texas. My father, William Nelson Park, Sr. was born near Cuthand, Red River County, Texas. I was born in Valliant, McCurtain County, Oklahoma - as was my mother Doris J. Osterdock.
  
  My family information is saved in the program Ancestral Quest. Let me know if you would like more info. I am looking for information about any other Park or Bass families that may have come with James and Edah to Arkansas from Alabama or Mississippi. Thanks for any help you can give.
  Bill Park, bpark@bendnet.com (31 May 1997)
  

   

• I'd like to get information on:
  1. Elias Lafayette Britt b. Henry Co., TN. d. 1918 Sevier Co., Ark
  2.John Henry Britt b. ca 1831 N.C. d. 1868 Sevier Co.
  3.Paris Britt b. 1852 Sevier Co. d. 1896 Hunt Co., Tx.
  4. Mary Addie Britt Pendergrass b. 1872 Howard Co., Ark. d. 1940 Sevier Co. Ark.
  5. Martha Ann Britt Holcombe b. 1846 Sevier Co., Ark. d. 1924 Howard Co., Ark.
  Dorothy Britt Garrison, garr@flash.net (11 Apr 1997)
  

   

• I am looking for someone who will be nice enough to let me know about an old cemetery called Aunt Til Griffin/Griffen. It was not used much and has not been used in many many years. My GGrandfather Frank Newton is buried there, I have been told he died around 1914. He also owned land around close to Horatio. Any help would be appreciated.
  Evelyn Stickle, dstickle@ktsnet.com (5 Apr 1997)

   

• I am looking for info (burial location, descendants, etc.) on Levastus McKinney LEE who lived his later years in Sevier Co., AR. Levastus (aka "Vas", "Bass", or "L. M.") LEE was born in Johnston Co., NC in 1843. He came to Franklin Co., AR with his parents (by way of McNairy Co., TN) around 1857 and served in the 1st Arkansas Cavalry Regiment (US Army) during the Civil War. He lived in various places including the Clarksville, TX and Arkadelphia, AR areas but by 1910 he had settled somewhere near Lockesburg in Sevier Co., AR. One of his final pension documents indicates he was living on the MOLDEN farm near Lockesburg. He died near the end of 1912 or in early 1913. His children included Calvin, Nora, Dora, Elizabeth, McKinnon (a son), Francis (aka Frank?, a son), Lowery, Mandie, and Martha. Mandie (last name unknown) is said to have been living in a nursing home in DeQueen as late as the 1970s. Any help with this LEE family will be greatly appreciated.
  Rod PENNINGTON, Temple, TX rodpenn@sage.net (1 April 1997)

   

• I'm looking for information about Joshua Anderson who moved early to Sevier Co, and was dead before 1840. One of his daughters, Martha, married Robert Owen Roach who said he was born in Tennessee. I think all Owen families went through Tennessee in the early 1800's and presently I am at sea looking for him. Martha Anderson & Robert Owen Roach were married in the early 1840's and moved to Texas (Anderson Co) as did Joshua's widow, Mary. Any info will be greatly appreciated, love to hear about any other researchers. Thanks,
  Jane Linkswiler(07 March 1997)

   

• I am trying to find out more information on THOMAS JEFFERSON KESTERSON who was born in 1843 in Center Point, Sevier County, Arkansas and died on July 18, 1860 in Center Point, Howard County, Arkansas. His wife's name was Martha and she was born in 1846 in Arkansas. He had six children one ofwhich was my great grandfather, William D. Kesterson. Any help would be appreciated.
  Robin Kesterson/Phillips/Bailey (05 Mar 1997)

   

• I am lookin for help on finding my grandfather Frank Newton ,he died around 1916 and is said to be buried at aunt til griffin cemetery in Sevier Co. He came from N Corolina, was married to Flora Ann madian name unknown. What happened to her is unknown as well as what happened to there children. There dau. Lindy Newton Married Dudley Jones around 1901 These are my Grand parents. If you have any information that could help me I would like to here from you. Thank you.
  Evelyn Stickle(16 Jan 1997)

   

• I'm looking for information on my g-grandparents D. A. STOCKTON and MARY LONDON/LONDEN. They were in DeQueen in 1896 where my grandfather WILLIAM H. STOCKTON was born. They also had three other children; ELMORE, MARTHA and EBENZER (?).
  Pam Wolfe, PAW1@aol.com (5 Jan 1997)

   

• [I] Found some of my ancestors who lived in Monroe township and Clear Creek township. Elizabeth Wood married Jackson (Archibald Jackson Steele) Barnett on 18 May, 1848 at the home of Sydney Millwee. Her father was Wyatt Wood, from Georgia, who was a blacksmith. Jackson Barnett was dead by November, 1848. Can't find where he is buried, although there is an excellent cemetery book in the DeQueen library. In fact, the Dequeen library has an excellent genealogical collection on Sevier. But he is not in those records. Does anyone have any information re this grgrgrandfather of mine?
  Mary Shelton (9 Dec 1996)
  

   

• Interested in sharing information for the HOLMAN, WRIGHT, CHRISTIAN, HOLCOMB and TRAMMELL lines which were present in Sevier and Little River Counties from the 1850s. My 2nd ggf was Joseph HOLMAN, b. 1836 Hot Spring Co., AR; d. 1916 Ashdown, Little River Co., AR; m. Martha Jean WRIGHT (b. 10 Feb 1832 in AR; dau. of Brazilla & Nancy Wright).
  Tom Holman (9 Dec 1996)
  

   

• [I am] hoping to find more info about resources available. Specifically, do you know if newspapers are available on microfilm? If so, where? Do you know if county cemeteries have been read and published?
  Margaret Ferguson Maulin (Oct 1996, posted 9 Dec 1996 - SORRY!)

   

• Looking for info on Carrie Amelia Pinckney Smith (Mrs. Herbert Henry Smith) (b. 1863, Peekskill, NY) who was living in DeQueen, AR in June, 1929 and died 10 Dec 1930. Do not know if she died in DeQueen but is quite possible.
  Margaret Ferguson Maulin (Oct 1996, posted 9 Dec 1996 - SORRY!)

   

• Charles Parker JOHNSON,ca1892-,Chapel Hill, Sevier Co., AR, USA, Myrtle Lee CASSILL JOHNSON,1893-1984,Jamestown, Moniteau Co., MO, USA; Chapel Hill, Sevier Co, AR, USA, James Howard JOHNSON,1914-, Chapel Hill, Sevier Co., AR, USA, Charles JOHNSON, Sevier Co., AR, USA.
  jj johnson (gnbf@gate.net) (19 Sept 1996)
  

   

• Looking for marriage records or tax records for Robert Beard and Malinda/Mahulda Lynch Thompson 1858-1860 and Thomas Jefferson Beard and Eudora/Dorah J. Smith 1876/1877. Would appreciate any help you can give me.
  Nina (19 Sep 1996)
  

   

• I am having some difficulty researching my Holder family. I just learned TODAY (9/14/96) that they had settled in Sevier County, AR around 1900, migrating from Missouri. Several of my g-grandfather's brothers and sisters were born in King, Arkansas. [Does anyone] have access to the 1900 federal census? If you do and have the time, I would like to know if you find John Bell Holder, wife Uretha with several children listed in Sevier County in 1900? Several children were born in King, AR between 1904 and 1910 according to the information I have just received.
  Jo Hughes (14 Sept 1996).
  

   

• Looking for any info on Jesse Carter, parents may have been: James Franklin Carter and Winnie Gannaway c. 1890-91. Can you help?????
  Sharon Smith (11 Sept 96).